Davison bowlers hoping for undefeated season

The possibility of both the boys' and girls' bowling teams ending the regular season undefeated is within reach, as both teams have already clinched at least a share of the Big Nine championship.

With the girls' 22-8 victory over Grand Blanc. Jan. 26, Davison (8-0) needs a victory over Carman-Ainsworth Saturday to win the Big Nine championship for the second straight year.

Seniors Sam Deaton and Kelly Harwell admitted they talked about finishing the Big Nine undefeated, a feat the boys' team accomplished two years ago, but with two weeks remaining in the regular season they don't want to get ahead of themselves.

"Coming into the season, we knew we had everyone coming back and there is no question we have taken our game to the next level," Deaton said. "This team heads into a match never knowing we are going to win, so we have to keep our guard up. We believe in our abilities."

"As the season progressed, we started getting our confidence," Harwell said. "We are pretty solid 1-5, but we have to keep up the intensity and keep believing in ourselves. There is no doubt we want to win regionals again and make it to state and do well."

All year long the Davison girls' team has been a dominant group.

Against Grand Blanc, Davison fought back after losing the first Baker match 191-127 to go on and win the match behind some clutch bowling from Christene McInerney and Deaton. McInerney finished the day with games of 215 and 195 for a 410 two-game series. Deaton had games of 204 and 196 for the Cardinals. Jennifer Cozart chipped in a 211 game.

BOYS' BOWLING
The Cardinals avenged an early season tie Jan. 26, defeating the Bobcats 25-5.
Kyle McInerney had games of 224 and 279 for a two-game series of 503. Joey Hoover would add games of 227 and 247 for Davison.